Gluten-Free Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Hearty and nourishing, this vibrant lentil and vegetable soup is packed with earthy flavors and tender textures. A comforting bowl that’s naturally gluten-free and perfect for a wholesome lunch.
At a glance: This easy lunch recipe yields 4 servings in about 1h (15 min prep, 45 min cook). It uses 13 ingredients — including dried green or brown lentils, gluten-free vegetable broth, olive oil — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more lunch recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Lentil and Vegetable Soup: When preparing this lunch recipe, to ensure this recipe remains gluten-free, always use gluten-free vegetable broth and check all spice and seasoning labels for potential cross-contamination with gluten. Store gluten-free ingredients separately from those containing gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools. Broth often contains yeast extract or barley derivatives; use only gluten-free broth.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Lentil and Vegetable Soup: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on whole ingredients like lentils and vegetables. Ensure your vegetable broth is gluten-free to avoid any hidden gluten.
Ingredients
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Instructions
Nutrition (per serving)
Tips & Notes
- If substituting olive oil for butter, use about 3/4 the amount (olive oil is 100% fat, butter is ~80%).
- Fresh spinach wilts down dramatically — 4 cups raw yields about 1/2 cup cooked. Use more than you think you need.
- Massage raw kale with a little olive oil and salt for 1–2 minutes to soften its texture and reduce bitterness.
Common questions
How long does Gluten-Free Lentil and Vegetable Soup take?
Gluten-Free Lentil and Vegetable Soup takes about 1 hour: 15 minutes to prep and 45 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.
What should I check before making Gluten-Free Lentil and Vegetable Soup with celiac disease?
Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Lentil and Vegetable Soup?
Check dried green or brown lentils, rinsed, gluten-free vegetable broth, olive oil before they go into Gluten-Free Lentil and Vegetable Soup. To ensure this recipe remains gluten-free, always use gluten-free vegetable broth and check all spice and seasoning labels for potential cross-contamination with gluten. Store gluten-free ingredients separately from those containing gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools. Broth often contains yeast extract or barley derivatives; use only gluten-free broth.
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